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EDaters.gg: A Gaming-Focused Dating Platform Rescue
EDaters.gg is a specialized dating platform for gamers. But the departure of their primary developer put the entire operation at risk. This is the story of how Meru AI stepped in to not just rescue the platform, but transform it.
Emergency Transition: A Race Against Time
When EDaters.gg's primary developer unexpectedly departed, the platform faced a critical juncture. Our team was brought in to:
- Rapidly assess and understand a complex codebase.
- Ensure business continuity without service interruption.
- Modernize infrastructure while maintaining functionality.
- Optimize costs without compromising performance.
Strategic Technology Decisions: Modernization and Cost Optimization
Faced with a complex codebase and a tight deadline, we made several strategic decisions to ensure the platform's survival and future growth.
Frontend (Angular):
- Committed to Angular, upgrading from a legacy version to Angular 15+.
- Modern feature implementation.
Backend (Django):
- Maintained Django while modernizing implementation.
- Updated to latest Django 4.x.
Database Migration:
- Migration from a local SQLite3 file to Supabase managed PostgreSQL.
- Enhanced scalability and reliability to keep the platform running.
Hosting Transformation:
- Transform niche provider to AWS infrastructure.
- Secured $1000+ AWS Credits for usage.
- 71% reduction in hosting costs.
Impact of Transformation: Quantifiable Success
The changes implemented had a significant positive impact on the platform.
Key Achievements:
- Zero downtime during the entire transition.
- 3x improvement in application performance.
- 71% reduction in infrastructure costs.
Business Continuity:
- No service interruption.
- Maintained feature roadmap.
- Enhanced development velocity.
Advanced Matchmaking System: More Than Just Shared Interests
Our matchmaking system represents a breakthrough in dating technology by incorporating multiple dimensions of gaming compatibility.
Technical Innovation:
- Multi-Factor Gaming Compatibility Algorithm.
- Machine Learning Enhanced Matching.
- Real-time Adaptation.
Implementation Excellence:
- Microservices architecture for scalable matching.
- Redis-based caching for real-time performance.
- Elasticsearch for complex query optimization.
Key Learnings & Best Practices: A Blueprint for Success
This rescue operation provided valuable lessons and reinforced best practices for handling critical projects.
Emergency Response Protocol:
- 24-hour initial assessment.
- Critical path identification.
- Risk mitigation strategy.
Technology Migration Strategy:
- Incremental improvement approach.
- Zero-downtime deployment methodology.
- Data integrity preservation.
Cost Optimization Framework:
- Cloud resource optimization.
- Service right-sizing.
Future Enhancements: What's Next for EDaters.gg
The transformation of EDaters.gg is an ongoing journey. Future enhancements include:
- Enhanced matchmaking algorithm with ML.
- Cross-platform mobile apps.
Conclusion: From Rescue to Revolution – The Meru AI Difference
This project underscores Meru AI's ability to step into critical situations, make strategic decisions under pressure, and deliver transformative results. We turned a potential disaster into a springboard for future growth.
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